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What are the procedures in Illinois

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Hello, What are the procedures to protect contractors when remodeling an apartment complex in Illinois and Wisconsin while hired by a management company? Thank you very much

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Jan 3, 2020
That's a pretty broad question, but Illinois and Wisconsin both have laws on the books that help to protect contractors. Levelset has extensive content on payment protection in both states, which you learn more about at the links below. And, if you're not quite familiar with the general concept mechanics liens, these two resources should be very valuable: (1) What is a Mechanics Lien?; and (2) 17 Ways a Mechancs Lien Gets You Paid.

Illinois payment protection resources

For one, Illinois has mechanics lien laws that help to streamline contractors' payment claims in the state. The following resources cover a lot of ground regarding compliance with those laws in order to best protect payments: 1. Illinois Preliminary Notice Guide and FAQs 2. Illinois Mechanics Lien Guide and FAQs Additionally, Illinois is home to prompt payment laws that force customers to pay their contractors in a timely manner. You can learn more about those here: Illinois Prompt Payment Guide & FAQs

Wisconsin payment protection resources

Wisconsin also has mechanics lien laws on the books to help contractors recover payment, if necessary. You can learn about the Wisconsin mechanics lien process and required notices at the resources below. 1. Wisconsin Preliminary Notice Guide and FAQs 2. Wisconsin Mechanics Lien Guide and FAQs
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